Used GATAN 601 #293623008 for sale

GATAN 601 is an ion milling equipment designed to etch surfaces of materials using ionic bombardment to produce ultra-smooth surfaces. The system includes an ion source, grids, and an adjustable pressure stage, allowing it to be calibrated to the desired surface etching parameters. The ion source is capable of producing a steady beam of ions that can be accelerated to high energies to achieve the desired depth of etching. This source is mounted on a gimbal arm and can be rotated in order to adjust the angle of the ion beam. The grids help to maintain the ion energy and minimize its spread across the material surface. The pressure stage is used to adjust the pressure of the ion beam, which is important for different materials and to control the roughness of the etching. It also assists in controlling the rate at which the material is etched, enabling the accuracy and rate of etching to be optimized for the target material. It typically has adjustable sweeping rates and can be controlled remotely. The unit is programmed through a menu driven interface, allowing the user to choose the desired ion milling parameters and set the pressure stages to the appropriate values. Generally, a moveable sample stage is provided in order to adjust the sample geometry to fit within the ion beam envelope. The beam is then scanned across the target material, allowing a range of etch surface areas to be achieved. There are a variety of processes which can be achieved using 601 ion milling machine. These range from surface etching to selective area milling. This allows surface patterns to be etched with a high degree of precision, meaning that several layers of material can be worked on simultaneously. Additionally, the tool is adaptive, so that the same etching process can be repeated in different environments and materials. Additionally, the etch rates can be adjusted to accommodate different materials, meaning that the asset can be used for an extensive range of applications.